Description
Indulge in the delicious flavors of Banana Foster Chex Mix, a sweet and crunchy snack that’s perfect for parties or holiday gatherings. This easy-to-make treat combines the goodness of Rice Chex and Cinnamon Chex cereals with banana chips, pecans, and a decadent buttery brown sugar glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice Chex Cereal Mix:
- 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups Cinnamon Chex cereal
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup banana chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon rum extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the cereals: In a large bowl, combine the Rice Chex, Cinnamon Chex, banana chips, and chopped pecans.
- Prepare the glaze: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add brown sugar, corn syrup, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until it boils gently, then remove from heat.
- Add extracts: Stir in the rum extract and vanilla extract. Pour the mixture over the cereal and mix gently to coat.
- Bake: Spread the mix on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden and crisp.
- Cool and serve: Let it cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Notes
- For a boozy twist, you can use 1 teaspoon of dark rum instead of rum extract.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra flavor.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
